The Leverhulme Trust does fund PhD study, earlier this year I was offered a project that was funded by the Trust.

Thanks for your response. I'll keep trying, but it's looking so hopeless :(

Hey guys,
I'm currently in employment, but really would love to return to university for a PhD. I've applied for a 1+3 PhD in an area of Physics, but I feel so utterly hopeless about my chances. At undergrad I only managed a meagre 2:1. I found the course really difficult, it was at Cambridge and some feel their courses are a bit harder than normal, but admissions tutors only care if you got a first or not no matter where it's from. I have a really good Masters though from another university where I got a really high distinction (85%), but I'm sure it's not going to be enough :(. I have relevant work experience too but it all just feels so hopeless and upsetting.

Any out there feeling similar? :(